These Abe Birnbaum puzzles capture the wit and charm of one of The New Yorker’s most prolific illustrators. Between the 1930s and 1970s, Birnbaum brought his playful eye and painterly style to nearly 140 covers and hundreds of interior illustrations for the iconic magazine. His work—full of character, subtle humor, and mid-century flair—has graced galleries, museums, and the pages of books, including one children’s title he authored himself. These puzzles are a delightful tribute to his legacy, inviting you to piece together a bit of art history with every whimsical scene.
Teasers | |
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Requires extra concentration |
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Requires extra concentration & patience |
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Requires extra concentration, patience & aspirin |
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Requires extra concentration, patience, aspirin & Valium |
Tricks | |
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Hors d'oeuvres-taste Stave shenanigans. |
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Faint of heart? This may be your limit? |
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Be prepared to do battle. |
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If they made Pepto Bismol for the brain, this is when you would need it. |
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What part of 'impossible' don't you understand? |
Tormentors | |
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You’re feeling like a genius! |
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You start to strain your brain! |
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Frustration creeps in! |
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The real agony begins! |
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Hair pulling, expletives, and screaming ensue! Get the POINT?! |
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If you haven't gotten the POINT yet... ☠️ |
Troublemakers | |
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Holy Smokes! You did it! |
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You feel feverish as your temperature begins to rise. |
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Requires you to loosen your collar and let out some steam. |
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Be prepared for an eruption, you might as well throw yourself into an inferno! |
Treats | |
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Good for your heart. |
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Gets your heart racing. |
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Your heart might skip a beat. |
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Time to monitor your heart rate. |